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School Bans Running at Recess

One unnamed school board recently instituted a “no running policy” during recess. To make matters worse, the school’s break period is only 10 minutes long to begin with. Find out how one mom responded here.

Can you imagine playing tag without running? What about kickball or Red Rover? Due to a new district-wide ban, some children might have to re-invent these old-school games sans sprint.

According to a post on the parenting website Free Range Kids, one unnamed school board recently instituted a “no running policy” during recess. To make matters worse, the school’s break period is only 10 minutes long to begin with.

“My son’s school district has just instituted a no running policy during recess. I am, of course, appalled by this, feeling that the kids need to be able to blow off a little steam during those 10 minutes of their day. Plus, kids need more exercise, not less. What’s next, no running for soccer/baseball/lacrosse practice?”

In the past we’ve reported on school’s banning, hugs, cart wheels, high-fives, and now running. Do you think districts are being too cautious? Or are you okay with these restrictions? Leave a comment and let us know!